HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 99-069 N.C.S. 03/22/1999 Resolution l~To. 99-ss I~1.C.S.
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2 of the City of Petaluma, California
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5 APPROVAL OF THE BODEGA AVENUE WIDENING PROJECT
6 AND ASSOCIATED 1VIITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
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9 WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma is the proponent for a project to improve Bodega Avenue
to from the intersection at North Webster Street to the city limits (approximately 200 hundred feet
11 past Bantam Way). The proposed improvements include replacing the signal at North Webster
12 Street; and install a new traffic signal at Bantam Avenue, a middle turn lane to provide for left-
13 turn movements, bike lanes, sidewalks, pedestrian ramps, planter strips and street trees. The
14 project also includes the replacement of utilities including storm drains, water and sewer lines
15 and an asphalt overlay. Some right-of--way acquisition is required on certain properties, and
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17 WHEREAS, a Neighborhood Workshop was held on November 20, 1997, to meet with the
18 residents in the project area and assess any special concerns they may have and their preference
19 for either separated or monolithic sidewalk in front of their property, and
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21 WHEREAS, a subsequent meeting was held on December 17, 1997, with the owners of the six
22 parcels (401-551 Bodega Avenue) on the south side of Bodega Avenue west of North Webster
23 Avenue to address the location of the sidewalk, and
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25 WHEREAS, other meetings were held on January 7 and September 23, 1998, with Mr. Gilardi
26 and the tenants of the market bait shop, floor covering and dairy supply at 884 Bodega Avenue
27 (northwest corner of Bodega Avenue and Ruth Court) to work out some safety and access issues
28 associated with the corner, and
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30 WHEREAS, on February 4, 1998, the Site Plan and Architectural Committee (SPARC)
31 reviewed and approved the design plans for improvements to include a street tree planter strip or
32 yard trees (in monolithic sidewalk areas), and tree species. All conditions of that SPARC
33 approval are incorporated in the approval of this improvement project, and
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2 WHEREAS, an Initial Study was prepared and the results of the study indicated that the
3 proposed Bodega Avenue Widening Project, as mitigated, will not cause any significant adverse
4 environmental impacts, and all mitigations are incorporated into the approval of the project, and
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6 WHEREAS, the City Council held a noticed public hearing on the Bodega Avenue Widening
7 Project on December 7, 1998, and considered all written and verbal communications concerning
8 potential environmental impacts resulting from the project before rendering a decision,
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1o NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approves the Mitigated
11 Negative Declaration and Bodega Avenue Widening Project from North Webster Street to the
12 city limits (approximately 200 feet past Bantam Way), subject to the following Findings and
13 Mitigation Measures:
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15 Findings for Mitigated Negative Declaration
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17 a. An initial study has been prepared and proper notice provided in accordance with
18 California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and local guidelines.
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20 b. Based upon the Initial Study and comments received, potential impacts could be avoided
21 or reduced to a level of insignificance by mitigation measures attached as conditions of
22 approval. There is no substantial evidence that the project, as conditioned, would have a
23 significant effect on the environment.
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25 c. A monitoring program has been included to ensure compliance with the adopted
26 mitigation measures, if any.
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28 d. The Bodega Avenue Widening Project does not have potential to affect wildlife resources
29 as defined in the Fish and Game code, either individually or cumulatively and is exempt
3o from Fish and Game filing fees.
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1 e. Two sites within the project area are listed on the Sonoma County Hazardous Materials
2 List. The Gilardi property at 884 Bodega Avenue (APN 006-470-006) had a leaking
3 underground storage tank that was removed in 1994. Soil remedy was completed and
4 monitoring wells exist at the site. To date, the cleanup has not been finalized. The
5 Colvin property at 412 Bodega Avenue (APN 006-221-076 &'077) was the location of a
6 .leaking underground storage tank, which was removed and finalized on January 13, 1993.
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8 f. The City Council reviewed the Initial Study/Negative Declaration and considered the
9 comments before making a decision on the project.
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11 g. The record of proceedings of the decision on the project is available for public review at
12 the City of Petaluma, Planning Department, City Hall, 11 English Street, Petaluma,
13 California.
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15 Mitigation Measures
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17 All mitigation measures as specified in the Initial Study for the Bodega Avenue Widening
18 Project are incorporated as follows:
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20 I. EARTH:
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22 1. All earthwork, grading, trenching, backfilling, and compaction operations shall be
23 conducted in accordance with the City of Petaluma's Grading and Erosion Control
24 Ordinance #1576, Title 17, Chapter 17.31 of the Petaluma Municipal Code.
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26 2. Throughout the construction process, disturbance of groundcover shall be minimized and
27 the existing vegetation shall be retained to the extent possible to reduce soil erosion.
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29 MonitorinE:
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31 1. Regularly scheduled field inspections by the City Engineering Department Inspectors
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1 shall be conducted to ensure that all applicable codes, conditions and mitigation measures
2 are being properly implemented through construction of the project.
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4 II. AIR
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6 I. Standard Best Management Practices regarding dust control measures shall be
7 implemented including maintenance of moist soil conditions, particularly on windy days.
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9 2. During excavation and/or fill activities, haul trucks used to transport soil shall utilize
1o tarps or other similar covering devices to reduce dust emissions.
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12 3. Motorized equipment operated during construction activities shall be properly muffled
13 and maintained to minimize emissions. Equipment shall be turned off when not in use.
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15 4. Post-construction revegetation, repaving or soil stabilization of exposed soils shall be
16 completed in a timely manner.
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18 Monitoring•
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20 1. Dust control measures shall be incorporated into the plans and job specifications prior to
21 advertising for bids.
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23 2. The City's inspectors and the applicant shall insure that the above mitigation measures are
24 implemented. Periodic and scheduled inspections shall occur to ensure implementation
25 of the above mitigation measures.
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27 3. The improvement drawings shall reflect that exposed areas shall be planted in a timely
28 manner. City inspectors shall ensure that said planting is installed prior to acceptance of
29 improvements.
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31 4. Plans submitted for development permit approval shall contain specifications meeting
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1 City Ordinance requirements regarding air quality.
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3 III. WATER
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5 1. All construction activities shall be performed in a manner that minimizes the sediment and/or
6 pollutants entering directly or indirectly into the storm drain system or ground water. The
7 following provisions shall be incorporated into the construction plans and specifications:
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9 a. Construction plans shall include specifications for construction staging areas and
10 areas for storage of any hazardous materials (i.e. motor oil, fuels, paints, etc.) used
11 during construction. All construction staging areas shall be located away from any
12 stream and adjacent drainage areas to prevent runoff from construction areas from
13 entering into the drainage system. Areas designated for storage of hazardous
14 materials shall include proper containment features to prevent contaminants from
15 entering drainage areas in the event of a spill or leak.
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17 b. No debris, soil, silt, sand, cement, concrete or washings thereof, or other construction
18 related materials or wastes, oil or petroleum products or other organic or earthen
19 material shall be allowed to enter any drainage system. All discarded material
20 including washings and any accidental spills shall be removed and disposed of at an
21 approved disposal site. Appropriate disposal methods and/or facilities shall be
22 designated on the construction plans or specifications.
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24 Monitoring:
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26 1. Construction practices to reduce sediment and pollution shall be incorporated into the
27 plans and job specifications.
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29 2. City inspectors shall insure that all required construction activities occur consistent with
3o the mitigation measures and terms and conditions of approval.
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1 IV. PLANTS
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3 1. Replacement trees, shrubs, and hedges shall be provided where removed. New planter
4 strips with street trees will be provided in locations where separated sidewalks are
5 constructed.
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7 2. Construction plans and specifications shall identify the locations of existing trees to be
8 preserved and removed. Where existing trees are to be preserved, a tree protection plan
9 showing details for installation of protective fencing, root protection and follow-up
1o recovery methods such as mulching and watering schedule, shall be included.
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12 3. Landscape plans for the right-of--way areas shall reflect use of water conserving plant
13 materials.
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IS Monitoring•
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17 1. The Planning Department will review and approve the proposed landscape plans for
18 conformance prior to advertising for bids.
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20 2. All public improvements, including landscaping, shall be subject to inspections by City
21 staff for compliance with the approved plans; construction permits and project mitigation
22 measures/conditions of approval prior to acceptance of improvements.
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24 V. NOISE
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26 1. All construction activities shall comply with applicable Zoning Ordinance and Municipal
27 Code Performance Standards.
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29 2. All construction activities shall be limited to 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through
30 Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Construction shall be prohibited on
31 Sundays and all holidays recognized. by the City of Petaluma.
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2 3. All machinery and vehicles involved in the construction of the project shall be properly
3 maintained and shall be equipped with appropriate mufflers. Equipment shall be turned
4 off when not in use.
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6 4. To reduce noise impacts, construction maintenance, storage and staging areas for
7 construction equipment shall avoid proximity to residential areas to the maximum extent
8 practicable. Stationary construction equipment, such as compressors, mixers, etc., shall
9 be placed away from residential areas, when feasible.
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11 5. A project manager shall be responsible for responding to any complaints from the
12 neighborhood about excessive noise during construction periods. The project manager's
13 telephone number shall be conspicuously posted at the construction site. The project
14 manager shall determine the cause of noise complaints (e.g. starting too early, faulty
15 muffler, etc.) and shall take practical action to correct the problem.
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17 Monitoring:
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19 1. Noise mitigation measures shall be incorporated into the plans and specifications for the
20 Bodega Avenue Improvement project.
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22 VI. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION
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24 1. A Traffic Control Plan shall be incorporated in the plans and specifications approved by
25 the City's Traffic Engineer, prior to construction activity. At least one lane of traffic in
26 each direction shall be maintained at all times through the construction period, unless a
27 temporary detour plan is submitted and approved by the City Traffic Engineer. During
28 non-working hours, open trenched and construction hazards shall be provided with
29 signage, flashers, and barricades approved by the street superintendent to warn oncoming
3o motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians of potential safety hazards.
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1 2. All road surfaces shall be restored to pre-project conditions after completion of any
2 project-related utility installation activities.
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4 3. Any pedestrian access through and/or adjacent to the project site shall remain
5 unobstructed during project construction or an alternate route established as approved by
6 the Director of Engineering.
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8 Monitorin~•
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10 1. Inspection by City staff for compliance with the approved improvement plans, City Street
11 Standards and all adopted mitigation measures and conditions of approval shall. be
12 required prior to City acceptance of the improvements.
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15 VII. PUBLIC SERVICES
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17 1. Landscape plans for the right-or-way areas shall reflect use of water conserving materials.
18 All public area landscaping shall be installed prior to acceptance of the public
19 improvements by the City. Individual property owners will maintain the replacement
20 trees planted in the front yards.
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22 Monitoring:
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24 1. Landscape plans shall be reviewed by the Planning Department to incorporate the use of
25 plant materials and/or design strategies to minimize maintenance requirements and fire
26 risk for all right-of--way landscape areas.
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28 VIII. DRAINAGE
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30 1. All utilities will be shown on the plans, subject to Engineering Department review and
31 approval prior to advertisement for bid.
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2 2. The Project Engineer shall verify the horizontal and vertical location of all existing
3 utilities in the area and shall design any proposed subsurface work or utility extensions to
4 avoid disruption of services, where feasible. All high-risk utilities (i.e. high-pressure gas
5 lines) shall be potholed prior to construction.
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9 1. All required mitigation measures shall be reflected on the improvement plans.
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11 IX. AESTHETICS
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13 1. Previous mitigations, including required landscape improvements, etc., will mitigate
14 potential visual impacts, if any.
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16 X. ARCHAEOLOGICAL
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18 1. For all construction .activities, potential to uncover unknown archeological resources
19 exist. Archaeological features include, but may not be limited to, artifacts of stone, shell,
20 bone, or other natural materials. Should any artifacts, cultural remains or potential
21 resources be encountered during construction activities, work in the area. of the find shall
22 cease and the construction contractor shall notify the Director of Planning and a qualified
23 archaeologist shall be consulted for evaluation of the artifacts and to recommend future
24 action. The local Indian community shall also be notified and consulted in the event any
25 archaeological remains are uncovered.
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27 Monitorin~•
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29 1. The plans and specifications shall incorporate the language regarding archaeological
3o material as stated above.
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1 2. The City inspectors shall monitor construction activities and shall enforce the above
2 archaeological mitigation measure.
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4 S:ABodega\resolution
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: 1 hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (~,idied) meeting..
on the ...2.215) day of .............M.ax~ll.........._......................, 19_.~.~., by the
following vote:
ity Attorne
AYES: Healy, Torliatt, Maguire, Vice Mayor Keller, Mayor Thompson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ca er-T ,Hamilton
ATTEST : .....................................................................................i 0... ~
City Clerk Mayor
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